Pharmacist, Healthcare

Piper Companies is seeking a Pharmacist to join a growing healthcare team supporting North Carolina Medicaid beneficiaries located in Raleigh, NC. The Pharmacist will serve as a key clinical reviewer for pharmacy prior authorizations and ensure high‑quality, policy‑aligned determinations that directly support the mission of delivering exceptional service and care.

• Providing clinical expertise in reviewing and adjudicating pharmacy prior approval requests under North Carolina’s approved criteria, policies, and guidelines.
• Performing comprehensive clinical evaluations to assess appropriateness, safety, and compliance with NC DHB Outpatient Pharmacy criteria.
• Collaborating with a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to ensure accuracy and timely prior approval determinations.
• Utilizing strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to interpret clinical information and facilitate clinical agreement when decisions require resolution.
• Working efficiently across multiple computer systems and digital workflows.

• Registered Pharmacist (RPh/Pharm
  
  D) licensed with the State of North Carolina (required).
• Education:
  
  Pharm
  
  D, MD, or DDS.
• Experience:
  
  8+ years of clinical pharmacy or prior authorization experience.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency with computer systems, multi‑screen use, and clinical information systems.

• Hourly Pay/Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 depending on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and sick leave as required by law.

This job opens for applications on 2/20/2026 - Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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